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Tirupati temple to remain closed for ten hours during Lunar Eclipse
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to temple authorities, the eclipse will commence at 3:21 PM and continue until 6:47 PM. As per established religious customs followed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the temple will be closed from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
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Temples across India close doors as 'Sutak Kaal' begins ahead of lunar ecl
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Temples across India closed their gates on Tuesday as the 'Sutak Kaal' (inauspicious period) began ahead of the first lunar eclipse of the year, with priests saying the doors will reopen after the eclipse ends in the evening.
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Deferred customs duty payment introduced for Eligible Manufacturer Importe
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
As announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a new facilitation measure for trusted manufacturers by enabling the facility of deferred payment of Customs duty to a new category of importers called Eligible Manufacturer Im
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Delhi HC sets aside tribunal order halting action against IRS officer Same
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday overturned a decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that had quashed disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Sameer Danyadev Wankhede. The High Court's ruling allows the Union government and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
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Tamil Nadu: Katchatheevu church festival begins today, devotees depart fro
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A total of 3,996 pilgrims set off by sea to attend the festival at Katchatheevu, an islet located between India and Sri Lanka. The devotees departed from the Rameswaram port after completing mandatory checks by the police, revenue department, citizenship department and customs authorities
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Bengaluru: 18.6 kg cannibis worth Rs 6.5 cr seized at Kempegowda Internati
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Acting on suspicion, customs authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the luggage belonging to two passengers who had landed at the airport. During the search, officials discovered the cannabis concealed inside their baggage.
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ED files chargesheet against former actress Ranya Rao, others in Rs 102-cr
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday filed a prosecution complaint, or chargesheet, against former actress and model Harshavardini Ranya, alias Ranya Rao, and others in a Rs 102.55 crore gold smuggling case.
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India showcases digital customs success at WTO Geneva event
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
India has presented its significant progress in customs reform, highlighting how a digital-first approach is transforming the nation's trade landscape. During a specialised session, the presentation focused on how "India's digital transformation has made its customs border procedures futuris
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GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohammad Al Budaiwi arrives in New Delhi
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Jaiswal wrote, "Warm welcome to Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Mr. Jasem Mohammad Al Budaiwi @jasemalbudaiwi on his arrival in New Delhi. His visit will further deepen the historic and strong India-GCC ties. @GCCSG"
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Passenger swallows 135 gm of gold to smuggle; AIU intercepts in Ahmedabad
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Ahmedabad Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted a passenger from Abu Dhabi on Saturday who was carrying over 135 grams of 24Kt gold (valued at approximately Rs 21.89 lakh) by swallowing it, officials said.
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US: Indian man accused of sexual assault, larceny detained by ICE
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has accused an Indian man of several offences including the sexual assault of a minor and has him detained.
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White House border czar Tom Homan defends ICE officers' masks
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
United States White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers wearing masks, stating that the officials need to protect themselves against threats and violence, CBS News reported.
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